Former Houston City Councilman Larry Green died of a drug overdose

Former Houston City Councilman Larry Green died of an overdose of methamphetamine and chloroethane, medical examiners have determined.

The 52-year-old's March 6 death is classified as an accident, the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences reported on its website Friday morning. The Houston Police Department's case remains open, but police do not suspect foul play.

Methamphetamine is a common and powerful illegal stimulant. Chloroethane, also known as ethyl chloride, is used as a solvent, refrigerant and local anesthetic, the IFS said in a statement.

The chemical also is sold under names such as "Black Max" or "Maximum Impact" and used as a recreational inhalant to create a "sense of drunkenness and relaxation," IFS said.

Mayor Sylvester Turner echoed others at City Hall Friday in saying he was unaware of any substance abuse issues Green may have confronted away from the office.

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